During his visit to Scotland, JMW Turner was developing a more atmospheric view of landscape. In August 1831, he came to stay at Sir Walter Scott’s country estate, Abbotsford, in the Scottish Borders near Melrose - which you can see intimately depicted here through the cosy watercolours 🌳 Sir Walter Scott passed away a month after Turner visited and drafted his sketches - so by the time Turner expressed his stay through watercolour, he made them a posthumous tribute to his friend and writer. To

Welcome to the new Scottish galleries at the National. A free new experience, right in the heart of Edinburgh. 🖼 150 years of Scottish art 🎨 Over 130 artworks to see 🖌 Trails, audio guide and events 👩‍🎨 More accessible than ever before We are yours to discover! Fàilte gu Gailearaidhean ùra na h- Alba aig an Nàiseanta. Ùr ’son eòlas chur air agus an-asgaidh, dìreach ann am meadhan a’ bhaile mhòir 🖼 150 bliadhna de ealain na h-Alba 🎨 Barrachd air 130 obair-ealain ri fhaicinn 🖌 Slighean, st

4.1K views · 183 reactions | 拾 LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO 拾 Your new Scottish galleries at the National open tomorrow. A new free experience for EVERYONE to discover, right in the heart of Edinburgh. 12 breath-taking spaces filled with the very best Scottish art. Find old favourites and meet new friends. We are yours to discover. See you soon! #NewScottishGalleries #YoursToDiscover #CelebratingScotlandsArt #ScottishArt | National Galleries of Scotland | Facebook

12K views · 223 reactions | Fall in love with the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. A neo-Gothic palace home to a treasure trove of Scottish history and art. The Great Hall, with its awe-inspiring fresco mural and starry ceiling, is a true masterpiece that will leave you spellbound.✨️  National Galleries of Scotland #ForeverEdinburgh #EdinburghArt #VisitEdinburgh | Visit Edinburgh | Facebook